
The Best Care for your Best Friend
A lifelong love of all creatures great and small has led me to follow my bliss! Surrounding myself with animals and nature makes my soul happy. After much deliberation, advice from my tribe, and additional training, I have taken the leap of faith to do the work that I love. I hope to be able to share my joy with you and your family! Let’s talk about how I can help your animal companions stay comfortably at home while you are away!

KELLI SHANNON • OWNER, A JOYFUL COMPANION PET SITTING & DOG WALKING, LLC
Frequently Asked Questions

I work with you and your dog’s particular needs. I will positively reinforce training you are working on and lovingly provide mental stimulation to engage your dog’s mind.
If you are seeking a pet sitter or dog walker, chances are you are feeling stressed and possibly a little worried about leaving your animal companion at home for long hours while working or on vacation. With A Joyful Companion you can relax knowing that your family member and home are in caring, capable hands. While your pets will miss you, they are less stressed when in their familiar home environment keeping similar routines. You won’t need to worry about drop off and pick up times required from boarding facilities and you will be kept updated with daily photos and updates via text and/or email if you like.
This is our time to all get acquainted. We will discuss your animal companion’s habits, requirements, and preferences. I learn about routines and gently introduce myself to your best friend(s). I collect emergency contact and veterinarian information, as well as, pick up a key.
If A Joyful Companion is simply overseeing your home, we will walk through your home with a checklist to determine which areas are of special concern to you. Your contact information, emergency contacts, and any special requests will be discussed.
My goal is to keep you in the loop regarding the time I spend with your pet. I will never strike or handle your animal companion in a rough or abusive manner. Compassion and positive reinforcement is my preferred method of treatment to all animals. If I encounter obedience issues that may need to be addressed, we will work together on a positive solution.
Along with lovingly caring for feeding and cleaning up after your animal companion, A Joyful Companion will bring in mail and newspapers. Place trash receptacles out and in on trash day, adjust lighting and window coverings, as well as, water plants.
If you have any other questions, please contact us
Kelli's Musings

Let’s talk pets! Kelli shares monthly ponderings, insights and information about the gifts animals and nature bring to us.